You are here

Team

Executive Director
Mr Yakani is a South Sudanese national with extensive experience in managing and conducting training and research on security sector reform, governance, human rights, rule of law and gender. With previous professional experience working for organizations such as the African Security Sector Network, ACCORD South Africa and the Overseas Development Institute, Mr Yakani brings a wealth of experience and in-depth knowledge of the South Sudanese context and has experience in gender mainstreaming with specific focus on land ownership, public funds and policy development. He has also undertaken...
Communications and Research Manager
Mr James Bidal joined Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO) as Information and IT officer in 2011. In this capacity, Mr Bidal develop communication plan for the organization, arrange publicity  through different outlets, writes news, releases and speeches. Compose, edit, design, record, produce publications such as newsletters, leaflets and brochures Mr James holds Bechelor Degree (Hons) in English Language and Literature from University of Juba and a professional diploma in  Computer Science from Nelson Institute of Information Technology, he has completed Certificate in...
Finance Manager
Alemi Stephen is a certified Accountant who is currently working as a Finance manager with Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO). Alemi holds Bachelor Degree in Economics and banking from Kampala International University. He currently manages grants from Oxfam, ICCO, INTERNEWS, WCS, Trocaire. He worked for several companies including Britam.
M & E Officer
Mr. Bona is a South Sudanese national with experience in Cross-mission representation, monitoring and facilitation , confidence-building, conflict management and support to reconciliation. However,He has desiminated variuos activities in working with communities within & around south sudan for the last 4 years while studying.He has been a member of MODEL UNITED NATION (MUN) a kenyan chapter that emulates the United Nation general assembly. Currently, Mr. Bona works as the head of M&E; and he has been able to develop an M&E system development and process , for creating a framework...
Project Officer-Livelihood
Mr Ladu Joseph Wuya is a South Sudanese national with experience in Rule of law and Human Right activism, conducting Livelihood trainings with previous experience working with Organizations like Justice and Confidential Center and South Sudan Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration Commission-SSDDRC. He has participated in mainstreaming the concept of conflict transformation through livelihood for international organizations Mr. Ladu has worked as an Enmerator carrying out surveys for the demobilized soldiers, as a Domestic observer registering confident citizens to participate in the...
Transparency Officer
Mr. Taban Julius Duku joined CEPO in 2009 as volunteer and later  became the first M&E Officer who worked with a consultant hired by Adam Smith International, in developing CEPO, Monitoring and Evaluation, Learning Cycle document for the Organization from 2011 up to 2013. Currently He works as Transparency Officer, Mainly dealing on public budget tracking.Taban  studied Economics at Catholic University of South Sudan; He studied his higher schools in Uganda. Taban worked in different projects being carried out by CEPO in 2011 up to 2013. In late 2013 he managed the Department of Resources...
Program Assistant (Advocacy & Lobby)
Grace holds Diploma in Social works from University of Juba College of Community studies and Rural Development. Before joining CEPO, Grace has spent her professional life in various positions and organizations advancing in Broadcast media (Radio and Television), Grace worked at The Citezen Televsion in Juba.  In CEPO South Sudan, Grace regularly researched and analyzed women’s and human rights issues, as well as writes advocacy and program materials for the Organization. She has extensive experience in project planning and management.    Grace is currently the chairperson for  Youth  under...
Human Resource Manager
Mori Misak is a post graduate professional of HRs with a long term [2003 to date] experience in training, development and management of human resources at various levels [national & regional]. Although Mr. Mori has had most of his studies abroad, his experience in the Sudan both in rural and urban settings has developed his dedication, commitment and self motivation to working in various parts of the Sudan and beyond. He is experienced working with both governmental and nongovernmental organisations has made him develop skills, abilities and competencies of handling tight and pressure...